Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a quiet stretch for Kennebunk Beach. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat, with only a few moments that might get you out of the water, but nothing to get excited about. The whole run’s a bit of a write-off, but let’s break it down.
The first real surf to mention is on Sunday, July 19th . We’re looking at a small bump, around 3 ft of swell coming out of the SE, with a period of just 5 seconds. That’s short-period junk, and the combined energy is only 57 (weak). The morning's got a light offshore breeze from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. But honestly, it’s tiny and weak. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so it’ll chop up.
A few days later, Tuesday, July 21st , the swell picks up a notch to 4 ft from the S, but the period is still short at 5 seconds. The combined energy is 117 (moderate), so there’s a bit more push. But the morning wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, which is rubbish. The afternoon goes cross-shore with a WNW breeze, but it’s still messy. This isn’t the day.
The next standout is Monday, July 28th . Swell is 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 150 (moderate) by Tuesday afternoon. But the wind is a problem—mostly cross-onshore and choppy, especially in the afternoon with S winds at 12 mph. The morning of the 28th is glassy, but the swell direction and short period don’t make for great waves.
Finally, there’s a little glimmer on Wednesday, July 29th . The morning is glassy, with 4 ft of swell from the SSE, period 8 seconds, and combined energy of 125 (moderate). That’s the best we’ve got. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but there’s no anomaly to report. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and ruins it.
Honestly, there’s no day here that’s a true standout. The waves are small, the period is short, and the wind is rarely your friend. If you’re really keen, the morning of July 29th is your best bet for a clean, glassy session on tiny waves. But don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SSE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 38 | 44 | 38 | 19 | 69 | 106 | 85 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:54PM3.37m | 12:38PM2.90m | 00:50AM3.35m | 1:31PM2.95m | 1:44AM3.26m | 2:23PM2.96m | 2:37AM3.12m | 3:14PM2.94m | 3:30AM2.94m | 4:04PM2.88m | 4:25AM2.75m | 4:55PM2.82m | 5:21AM2.57m | 5:46PM2.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM-0.38m | 6:29PM-0.05m | 7:13AM-0.37m | 7:24PM-0.04m | 8:04AM-0.30m | 8:19PM0.01m | 8:54AM-0.19m | 9:14PM0.09m | 9:43AM-0.04m | 10:10PM0.18m | 10:33AM0.14m | 11:07PM0.27m | 11:25AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 44 | 38 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WSW 3 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | S 12 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | E 17 | S 8 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 15 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | S 12 | SE 12 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 2 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 42 | — | — | — | 19 | 69 | 106 | 85 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 231 | 166 | 232 | 276 | 876 | 462 | 470 | 2545 | 462 | 462 | 438 | 11 | 232 | 210 | 163 | 247 | 247 | 62 | 11 | 11 |
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